Noosa Shire Council
Boreen
Boreen at a glance
Population
15.0k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Boreen.
Boreen (4565) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Boreen has roughly 15,033 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boreen's population at 15,033, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
15,033
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$440/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$374/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
15,033
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Noosa Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,509
total offences in 2026 across the Noosa Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boreen.
Local schools for Boreen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tewantin State School
Kin Kin State School
Noosaville State School
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Frequently asked
About Boreen.
- What is the Boreen postcode?
- Boreen is in the 4565 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boreen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $440, for units it's $374.
- What schools are in Boreen?
- There are 16 schools serving Boreen on this page, including Tewantin State School, Kin Kin State School, St Teresa's Catholic College.
- What suburbs are near Boreen?
- Boreen is close to Boreen Point, Lake Cootharaba, Cootharaba, Teewah, Cooroibah.
- What is the population of Boreen?
- Boreen has approximately 15,033 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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